Discover the top strategy games of 2025, from epic 4X empire builders to innovative indie releases.

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Grand strategy games offer addictive experiences with managing ...

A great strategy game must provide players with a formula that is both familiar each time it's encountered, but also never stops presenting fresh challenges. In Sid Meier's Civilization 7, developer ...

Empire of Sin is a gateway crime strategy game with a sleek noir design. All In The Game lets players go from street gangs to big-time crime. City of Gangsters is the go-to game for micromanaging a ...

In a gaming world where sprawling 60‑hour campaigns often reign supreme, it’s easy to overlook the value of a tight, bite‑sized strategy experience. But for players with limited time—or anyone craving ...

Gerardo is a marketing major and copywriter with over 4 years of experience. He fell in love with gaming as a toddler when his maternal grandmother bought him a Nintendo NES. Ever since then, he ...

Battle Nations is a hybrid base builder and turn-based combat game, and after a decade, it's still one of the best strategy experiences on the app store. Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and ...